1. Sip with a Purpose: Brew Change and Community at Bottoms Up Coffee Co-op
Bottoms Up Coffee Co-op is a community coffee shop that supports local charities by donating 10% of their sales to maternal- and child health-related needs in the Franklinton area. Located down West Broad Street in Franklinton, the café is naturally lit and decorated in natural colors, has several counters and tables, and offers co-working space for distance-based workers. The coffee menu features a variety of espresso and specialty drinks made with Brioso Coffee, including cappuccinos, cortados, drip coffee, pour overs, and Canary Island-style drinks. The café also serves a vegan-friendly selection of farm-to-table fare.
1069 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222, Phone: 614-706-2443
2. Indulge in Rustic Comforts: If You Love Fresh Pastries and Cozy Vibes, Then Visit Fox in The Snow
The Fox in The Snow Cafe is a quaint Italian Village café with a striking fox mural that is famous for its exceptional Italian coffee and mouthwatering sweet treats. Based within a renovated garage with large windows that flood interiors with natural light, the flagship bakery and café boast warm décor and wood furnishings, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The café has gained national acclaim for its high-quality coffee, which is supplied exclusively by Tandem Coffee Roasters from Portland, Maine, and its rustic, made-from-scratch baked goods that include cinnamon rolls, chocolate brownies, sticky buns, and galettes.
1031 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
3. Savor a True Roast: Dive Into Bold, Fresh Brews at Stauf’s Coffee Roasters
Stauf’s Coffee Roasters is a micro-roaster with six locations around the city that roast their beans in-house and sell a variety of wholesale coffee beans and tea. Established over 30 years ago, the long-standing coffee stalwart serves breakfast and lunch and has seven locations spread across the city, each of which exudes their character and atmosphere but serves high-quality coffee and freshly baked goods. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters uses exclusively gas-fired coffee roasters to roast their coffee using the best specialty grade green arabica beans available and sell a variety of coffee brewing equipment.
705 Hadley Drive, Columbus, OH, 43228, Phone: 1-800-7-STAUFS
4. Read, Write, and Sip: Find Your Creative Spark at Kafe Kerouac
Kafe Kerouac is laid-back hangout with a neighborhood vibe that hosts poetry nights, comedy shows, and art exhibits, and serves outstanding coffee. Named after world-renowned American author and poet, Jack Kerouac, the indie coffee shop offers locally roasted, house-brewed coffee made with Fair-Trade brews, as well as a selection of local and imported craft beers and wines by the glass and bottle. The café has shelves packed with books for customers to read, board games, artworks adorning the wall, vinyl records for sale, and an area for stand-up comedy, live music, and poetry slams.
2250 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, Phone: 614-299-2672
5. Escape the Ordinary: Relax and Recharge in the Artsy Hideaway of Coffee Underground
Coffee Underground is a laid-back community space founded by the Indianola Church that offers a welcoming spot for drinking fantastic coffee, specialty coffee drinks, light fare, and live music. The café serves local roaster, One Line Coffee, in a variety of forms from americano, espresso, and cappuccino, as well as handcrafted specialty drinks, tea, and juices. Several different clubs and groups use the coffee shop space for gatherings, including study nights, game nights, book clubs, and more.
2141 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, Phone: 614-725-1805
6. Taste the World: Support Fair Trade and Global Flavors at Global Gallery Coffee Shop
The Global Gallery Coffee Shop is part coffee shop, part art gallery and part retail store that serves high-quality, Fair-Trade coffee, showcases artworks from local artists, and sells a variety of handcrafted products from clothing to jewelry. Founded in 1991 and located on North High Street, the marketplace-cum-coffee shop is a community-centric place both locals and visitors can enjoy great coffee drinks made with beans sourced from Fair-Trade farms, shop for local products, and buy some local art. The Global Gallery Coffee Shop is also at the Clintonville’s Summer Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings.
3535 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, Phone: 614-262-5535
7. Fuel Up with Flavor: Experience Handcrafted Perfection at Brioso Roaster and Coffee Bar
Brioso Roaster and Coffee Bar is a spacious café in downtown Columbus that was one of the city’s specialty coffee pioneers. Founded by Jeff Davis in 2001, the cafe-roastery has multiple locations around Columbus and serves a variety of coffees, pour-over, batch-brewed drip coffee, and cold brew on tap made with house-roasted beans. Signature coffees include a sweet Ohio Maple Latte and the Ohio Honey + Vanilla Latte, and the café-roastery offers hour-long classes that explore the history of coffee and the coffee-making process.
329 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: 614-754-9511
8. Kick Back and Sip Slow: Enjoy Neighborhood Vibes at Luck Bros’ Coffee House
Tucked away in Grandview Heights, Luck Bros' Coffee House is a friendly neighborhood coffee house that brews and serves superb small-batch local coffee in an unpretentious, laid-back setting. The coffee menu features Kyoto-style pour-over, cold brew, and specialty hot and cold espresso drinks, all of which are made with sustainably sourced and locally roasted Fair-Trade beans. The café also serves light fare for breakfast and lunch, as well as fresh donuts from local bakery Destination Donuts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
1101 W 1st Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
9. Channel Your Inner Writer: If You Crave Old-World Charm, Then Find a Seat at Hemingway’s Coffee Nook
Hemingway's Coffee Nook is a charming 1920s Parisian-style coffee shop tucked into the lower floor of the 175 on the Park building next to the Columbus Commons. The café has a comfortable and cozy ambiance with elegant décor, a central coffee counter behind which a copper-covered Italian Arduino espresso machine takes center stage, and café tables with chairs. The café serves a menu of coffee drinks like pour-overs, espresso, and cold brew, as well as signature drinks like the Ode to Paris which features French vanilla, whipped cream, and cinnamon.
175 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: 614-745-3712
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